Section 131 in The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Port Rules, 2004
131. Log books required to be maintained by the Port Control Tower.
(a)Official Log (Signal):- Duty Signal Operator is to log all visual observation made on movement of vessels. The Log Book should contain following information:-(i)Sighting time of the vessel.(ii)Direction and approach instruction given.(iii)Berthing instruction given.(iv)Vessel's position while passing various navigational points.(v)Time of signal made to port as per Chapter VI of Indian Port Act, 1908 and Local Signals made to Port.(vi)Pilot's boarding and disembarkation time.(vii)Port craft and Pilot Launches arrangement time for port operations.(viii)Particulars on placement/display of storm signals (day and night).(ix)Vessel's anchor position and time of anchoring.(x)Tide, sun rise and sunset particulars.(xi)State of Navigational aids, Communication equipment and state of ships during sun rise and sun set in the harbour.(xii)Berthing time and vessel state at the wharves/jetties indicating the bollard numbers.(xiii)Observation made on rafting, movement of harbour craft, ferries and landing/taking off of sea planes.(xiv)Particulars on identification of vessels passing/approaching the port.(xv)All other observations made on safety of vessel including dragging of anchors and signals made/observed as shore life-saving station.(xvi)Vessel arrival draft (forward, mid ship and aft).(xvii)Allocation of Port entry code.(xviii)Details of Local Weather.(xix)Details of Dangerous cargo on board.(b)Shipping register. - Shipping Register showing the particulars of vessels as per the Master arrival notification (viz, NRT, GRT, Arrival time, Master's Name Flag, Last Port of call, Port entry Number, Next Port of call, Port clearance number, cargo and passenger particulars) shall be maintained by the Port Control Towers.(c)Register pertaining to Port Operations. - For the purpose of realising the vessel related charges, voucher register shall be maintained showing the details of tug operations, piloting particulars (inward and out ward), berthing of vessels at various wharves/jetties any supply of fresh water through shore hydrants/barges.(d)Data entry Pertaining to Vessel related services: - Data entry in respect of vessel related service is to be made in the Computer with appropriate Port entry code. After departure of vessel Bill has to be despatched to the ship owners/agents. Original vouchers along with Computer bill to be forwarded to the chief Accounts Officer for realization of revenue.(e)Procedure for maintenance of Logs/Registers:- All entries of official Log, VHF/HF Logs, Registers are to be initialed by the duty Operator. The official in-charge of the station shall initial every day and the officer-in-charge on Monthly basis. The abstract of the shipping register should contain following information:(i)Total gross tonnage of vessels called Port.(ii)Total net tonnage of vessels called Port.(iii)Total shipping days in the berths.(iv)Total number of Pilotage (inward and outward)(iv)Total number of passengers embarked and disembarked.(v)Total import and export cargo.(vi)Total earning of vessel related service.
